JV Vineyard and Retreat
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Add your business details- Secluded forest campground bordered by vineyards
- Adjoining the Hobart Wildlife Area; Scranton 10 minutes' drive
- Fire ring and firewood included; kayaks and fully stocked fishing pond
Want to get lost in nature while rolling through Iowa? It's easily done at JV Vineyard and Retreat, a quiet and secluded campground set a mile back from the nearest paved road. With wild-style sites that its owners proudly describe as primitive, 40 acres of forest to explore and modern facilities in a restored historic barn, this campground has all the makings of a mighty Midwestern getaway.
As well as the wilder parts of its grounds, JV Vineyard and Retreat has a fully-stocked fishing pond that you're welcome to explore or kayak on. And then there are all those vineyards – a scenic sight indeed, with the park's year-round gift shop selling a range of produce from its fertile fields. Need wifi, restrooms or showers? It's all available up at the barn. For off-base exploration, head over to either Hobart Wildlife Area (next to the campground) or two miles down the road to Hyde County Park, a relaxing spot on the banks of the North Raccoon river.
When it comes to settling down, the sites are all fairly remote and surrounded by nature. Firewood and fire rings are included for outdoor grilling, with food supplies on hand in stores in Scranton (10 minutes' drive), where there's a mid-sized grocery store and takeaway, and Carroll (20 minutes), where there are larger grocery stores, cafés and restaurants.
Campground type
40
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English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearbyLocation
JV Vineyard and Retreat
343 180th Street
Scranton
Iowa
USA
51462
Directions Timezone
America/Chicago CDT (GMT-05:00)
GPS
42.09262°N
-94.58522°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
There's much to be said for just getting lost in the woods, so when you start to feel acquainted with the forested areas of the campground, set out along the North Raccoon river, where there are several scenic county parks and wildlife areas to explore. There's also Swan Lake State Park (25 minutes' drive), a popular spot south of Carroll with good fishing and boating opportunities.
You could also stick to nearby towns and cities, starting in nearby Jefferson (20 minutes), home to the impressive 168-foot-tall Mahanay Bell Tower (come to hear its carillons chime, stay for the views from its observation deck). On the edge of Jefferson there's also the Wild Rose Casino and Resort if you're in the mood for a round or two of roulette.
Elsewhere, Iowa has plenty of family-friendly activities to try. Deal's Orchard (20 minutes) has hay rides, cider, activities for the kids and (in season) an impressive pumpkin patch, while further afield in downtown Des Moines (an hour and 25 minutes) there are amusement parks, interactive museums and a sculpture park, plus the ever-popular Blank Park Zoo on the city's southern edge.
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- Does JV Vineyard and Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is JV Vineyard and Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near JV Vineyard and Retreat? There's much to be said for just getting lost in the woods, so when you start to feel acquainted with the forested areas of the campground, set out along the North Raccoon … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of JV Vineyard and Retreat?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m.